She Drives Trucks Staff (TN)SheDrivesTrucking industry group congratulates president-elect BidenOne of trucking’s leading industry trade and advocacy organizations congratulated president-elect Joe Biden and vowed to be “a constructive partner” as the new administration works on the economy and infrastructure issues. American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear issued this statement Saturday, Nov. 7: “We congratulate President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris on their […]November 10, 2020SheDrivesNew tough fines in NY for trucks hitting low bridgesNew York is cracking down once again on commercial vehicles that hit some of the bridges in the state, especially those on many of the parkways in the New York City metropolitan area. To prevent such bridge strikes, the New York State Police, the New York State Department of Transportation, and the Governor’s Traffic Safety […]November 10, 2020SheDrivesTCA moves location and dates of annual conventionA major trucking event scheduled for early next year is being moved. The Truckload Carriers Association today sent the following email to members about the annual gathering that had been set for January in Nashville: “TCA strives to provide the ultimate membership experience and create a valuable and safe environment that our membership will fundamentally […]November 10, 2020SheDrivesA & R announces biggest raise in company historyA&R Logistics is rolling out its largest driver pay increase in the company’s history for its dry bulk, liquid dry bulk and dedicated businesses, effective Jan. 1, 2021. The company says the increases will depend on region and seniority and will include increases in OTR per-mile rates, guaranteed minimum rates, holiday pay, safety bonuses and […]November 10, 2020SheDrivesAdditives can keep you moving when winter sets inIt’s started. The snow. The cold. The slick roads. The chilling chore of putting on chains at midnight as the weather closes in. Yes, there’s no denying the toughest season for truckers is here. Despite what the calendar says, winter’s arrived in some parts of the U.S. Fortunately, there is a long and effective roster […]November 10, 2020SheDrivesRand McNally upgrades, improves OverDryve deviceRand McNally today introduced OverDryve 8 Pro II, the next generation of its powerful trucking device for navigating, playing SiriusXM radio, recording dashcam footage, calling and texting hands-free, browsing the web, and more. The OverDryve 8 Pro II features an innovative new design that is three times faster than the first-generation devices, according to a […]November 3, 2020SheDrivesLove’s diversifies food choices; opens Naf NafLove’s Travel Stops is introducing a new food concept to its professional truck driver and four-wheel customers with its first-ever Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill. The restaurant opened Monday at the Love’s Travel Stop in Greenup, Illinois, and offers customers a variety of handmade Middle Eastern food choices. Naf Naf offers signature bold flavor options […]November 3, 2020SheDrivesVeterans eat for free at TA Petro on Nov. 11TravelCenters of America Inc., operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, will serve invites all active-duty military, veterans, and reservists a complimentary meal on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. Anyone who has served in the armed forces can receive a complimentary meal of their choice by showing proof of […]November 3, 2020SheDrivesWyoming woman wins ATA leadership awardSheila Foertsch, managing director of the Wyoming Trucking Association, today was named the 19th winner of the American Trucking Associations’ Executives Council Leadership Award during the organization’s Management Conference and Exhibition. “Sheila is a steadfast ATA supporter and has always sought to unify the industry and ATA Federation,” said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear, […]October 27, 2020SheDrivesSmall fleets best driver announced at conferenceQuestion: Who has 594 years of truck driving experience and has driven more than 53,345,000 miles? Answer: The 19 professional drivers nominated to the National Association of Small Trucking Companies list of America’s Best Drivers. They will be honored and one named Driver of the Year when the NASTC convenes for its annual conference Nov. […]October 27, 2020Previous PagePage 9 of 127Next PageTop StoriesNewsDuffy threatens 3 states with loss of funds over language enforcement“As we saw with the horrific Florida crash that killed three, when states fail to enforce the law, they put the driving public in danger."HomeFedEx Freight driver from North Dakota wins driving skills competitionHomeFeds halt work visas for foreign drivers; cite safety, job issuesHomeJ.B. Hunt driver from Wisconsin named Goodyear's Highway HeroFeatured SponsorScosche MagicMount Pro2 Mounts are built with extra powerful, 100% device-safe Neodymium magnets
